Gordan
Serbian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gordan
Gordan is a variant spelling of Gordon, derived from the Old English or Scottish Gaelic elements meaning "spacious" or "triangular hill," with the surname originating from a place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
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Etymology
Gordan is a variant spelling of Gordon, derived from the Old English or Scottish Gaelic elements meaning "spacious" or "triangular hill," with the surname originating from a place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and Scottish heritage communities, with historical prominence through Scottish clans and families, though it has no specific religious association.
Gordan currently ranks #11,251 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1930.
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